Understanding Interrogative Pronouns in Russian

Interrogative pronouns are very important when you want to ask questions in Russian.

Here are two main pronouns you should know:

1. "Кто" - Who
You use "кто" when you want to ask about people.

• For example: Кто это? (Who is this?)
• Another example: Кто пришёл на вечеринку? (Who came to the party?)

2. "Какой" - Which/What
You use "какой" when you want to pick or describe things. This word changes depending on the gender and number of the noun:

• Masculine: какой

• Feminine: какая

• Neuter: какое

• Plural: какие

• Example: Какой фильм ты смотрел? (Which movie did you watch?)

• Example: Какая книга тебе нравится? (What book do you like?)

How to Form Questions

• Yes/No Questions: These are usually made by changing how you say the words.

  • Example: Ты идёшь? (Are you going?)

• Open-ended Questions: Start these kinds of questions with interrogative pronouns.

  • Example: Кто будет вести урок? (Who will lead the lesson?)
  • Example: Какой у тебя любимый цвет? (What is your favorite color?)

Try practicing these different ways to ask questions in Russian. It will help you become better at speaking the language!